Tag
architecture
6 places in Washington Heights filed under architecture.
Beyond My Ken (opens in a new tab)CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) LandmarkJumel Terrace & Edgecombe Ave
555 Edgecombe Avenue
A landmark for Harlem Renaissance and jazz-era history; it is a private apartment building, so see it from the sidewalk.
Edgecombe Ave at W 160th StJumel Terrace & Edgecombe Ave
Beyond My Ken (opens in a new tab)CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) Fort Washington Avenue Armory
An important building and an athletics hub; visiting is mostly through events, so check the schedule.
Mon–Fri 9am–7pm; weekends for events only (subject to event schedule)
Fort Washington Ave between W 168th & W 169th Sts
Beyond My Ken (opens in a new tab)Public domain Fort Washington Library
A handsome working library with a long local history; check NYPL for hours and programs.
W 179th St near Audubon Ave
Jim.henderson (opens in a new tab)CC0 (opens in a new tab) LandmarkJumel Terrace & Edgecombe Ave
Sylvan Terrace
A short, storybook block that is free to walk; the houses are private homes, so look from the street.
Between St. Nicholas Ave & Jumel TerraceJumel Terrace & Edgecombe Ave
Beyond My Ken (opens in a new tab)Public domain LandmarkBroadway at 175th St (United Palace)
United Palace
One of Washington Heights' great buildings; the best way to see inside is a ticketed event or tour, so check the calendar first.
Broadway & W 175th StBroadway at 175th St (United Palace)
Beyond My Ken (opens in a new tab)CC BY-SA 4.0 (opens in a new tab) Zysman Hall (Yeshiva University Main Building)
A one-of-a-kind building to see from the street; it's an active school, so interior access depends on events.
Amsterdam Ave at W 186th StFort George